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Chapter 342 Director Chen: I really want to make progress

The arrival of Director Chen made everyone in the crew quite confused.

However, during the few days that Director Chen spent on the set, he fulfilled what he said very well.

He is really just a transparent person on the set. He comes to the set every day and never expresses his opinions.

Gradually, everyone got used to the existence of such a transparent person like him.

After several days of observation, Director Chen was surprised to find that Li Yu's ability was stronger than he imagined.

During the filming process, Li Yu was almost a maniac about details, striving to capture the best in every scene.

In addition to the excellent details, Director Chen also found that Li Yu has made great progress in color, composition, and grand scene scheduling compared with previous works.

Observing carefully, he could see a bit of Zhang Yingmou.

He was a little surprised. Li Yu had only cooperated with Zhang Yingmou for a few months, and he had learned all the essence of Zhang Yingmou?

He did not take the words of Mr. Chen and his wife completely seriously, especially those of Chen Hong. He thought there were many exaggerations.

A person of Director Chen's status cannot flatter Li Yu.

He watched this movie three times in the cinema and no less than ten times when he got home.

He and Li Yu are talented people, and the work they produce together will definitely be the best among the best.

He looked very serious when he said this, which shows that he really thinks so in his heart.

Chen Hong supported from the side and said: "Director Li, what Lao Chen said is definitely sincere. You don't know how much he likes your "Man Jiang Hong".

Director Chen couldn't help but sigh that Li Yu's learning ability was really strong.

However, Director Chen actually discussed the movie "Man Jiang Hong" with Li Yu.

It turned out that I came to book a script with him. No wonder Chen Hong, who had already stepped back behind the scenes and started working as a producer for Director Chen, suddenly proposed to make a guest appearance on his crew.

Out of reason, before the couple left, Li Yu invited them to have a meal at a high-end hotel in Hengdian.

At the dinner table, Director Chen praised: "Through these four days of observation, I think Director Li is one of the highest-level directors in China."

At this time, Li Yu finally understood the purpose of Da Dao Chen and his wife.

Director Chen analyzed many details in depth, and only then did Li Yu realize that maybe Director Chen had watched "Man Jiang Hong" more than a dozen times, or that he had watched it very seriously.

After chatting about "Man Jiang Hong" for a while, Chen Hong got to the point. She said: "Our old man Chen really admires Director Li. He often says that it would be great if I have the opportunity to work with you."

But what they said was good after all, and Li Yu cooperated selectively out of common sense.

He is full of praise for your talent every time after watching it. "

What's even more rare is that Li Yu didn't just copy everything mechanically, but learned from each other's strengths and incorporated his own ideas and strengths.

After observing these situations in the crew, he looked forward to cooperating with Li Yu even more.

Four days later, all of Chen Hong's scenes were completed.

"Really? This is a bit surprising to me. I really didn't expect Director Chen to pay so much attention to my work."

Li Yu made a surprised expression.

The cameo is just a prelude, the real point is here.

Li Yu himself was not very surprised by Chen Hong's sudden mention of cooperation.

Even the national master Zhang Yingmou once proposed to cooperate with Li Yu, not to mention Director Chen who has been surpassed by Zhang Yingmou for many years.

Li Yu also understood that Director Chen was very anxious now.

Before the movie "The Promise" was released, he and Zhang Yingmou had about the same status.

As a result, "The Promise" was so overwhelming that Zhang Yingmou officially joined director Chen and became the number one director in China.

When campaigning for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, Director Chen, who was a bit of a literary youth, did another trick.

He actually recited an ancient poem on the spot, which made the members of the preparatory team look at each other, and then he was defeated in the first round.

The reason given by the preparatory team is that the opening ceremony is a very grand project and cannot be left to a crying poet with empty feelings.

Originally, Director Chen was a strong competitor of Zhang Yingmou.

As a result, due to Director Chen's behavior of giving away people's lives and Zhang Yingmou's thorough preparation, dozens of plans were prepared. Not surprisingly, he won the praise of the preparatory team and became the chief director of the opening ceremony. From then on, Zhang Yingmou officially evolved into a national master, and the gap between him and Director Chen further widened.

Fortunately, Zhang Yingmou's movies in recent years have been relatively average, and he even made a bad movie like "Three Guns", which gave Director Chen a little hope of returning to the world.

Just at this time, "Man Jiang Hong" came.

Zhang Yingmou returned to the top overnight with the success of this movie.

Director Chen felt so sad in his heart! It’s really hard to watch your opponent take off.

He really couldn't sit still anymore. He decided to imitate Zhang Yingmou and cooperate with Li Yu, a top screenwriter. He also wanted to return to the top.

Li Yu thought about it carefully and thought that it was feasible to cooperate with Director Chen.

Now that they have decided to push Shi Shi into the film industry, Li Yu thinks that just one "Xiu Chun Knife" is not enough.

"Xiu Chun Dao" is a historical action martial arts film. This kind of film is a man's drama, and it is destined that the female characters will not be particularly outstanding.

Unless like Xu Ke's "The Invincible East", the extremely attractive villain boss is changed to a female, and a stunningly beautiful actress is found to play the role.

"Xiu Chun Dao" obviously cannot be changed like this.

Therefore, it is necessary to write an additional movie for Shi Shi that highlights the heroine.

It would be even better if Director Chen would be the director of this movie.

As long as Director Chen doesn't mess around, his level is absolutely online and among the best in the country.

Having already had such an idea, Li Yu did not immediately give Director Chen a positive answer, but said this: "Director Chen, you and I are both directors who came from Beijing Film Academy.

Speaking of which, we are both alumni. What’s even more rare is that you and I are both the few students in the directing department who can make it.

If the opportunity is right, we can certainly collaborate. but……"

"But what?"

Director Chen was a little anxious.

Li Yu was really anxious when he stopped at the key point.

"But I have my own rules. I can't change a word of my script. Even if it needs to be changed, it needs to be revised with my consent and by me personally.

This is my bottom line and is non-negotiable.

Director Chen, you are a very capable director.

But you have the same problem as many successful directors in China, you like to express yourself too much.

Audiences spend money to go to the cinema to watch a good movie, not to spend money and be lectured by the director.

I am not targeting you alone. Director Zhang cooperated with me. He said that killing Qin Hui was out of touch with history and could not show the tragedy of the Yue family army.

He proposed to change the ending to a fake Qin Hui being kidnapped on the tower and leading the entire army to recite ancient poems, but I was severely criticized. "

Li Yu decided to put the ugly words first.

If you want to cooperate, you can, he welcomes you with a raised hand.

But cooperation can't blindly change his script. Zhang Yingmou tried to change his script but he was furious. Director Chen was the same.

If you can accept his request, then cooperate. If you can't, don't cooperate, so as not to make both parties uncomfortable later.

"Zhang Yingmou can accept it, why can't I accept it? Director Li, just follow your rules. I have no problem."

Director Chen didn't hesitate and gave a quick reply.

This was something Li Yu didn't expect.

Li Yu originally thought that Director Chen would struggle.

It seems that "Man Jiang Hong" and Zhang Yingmou's return to the top have brought more excitement to Director Chen than he imagined.

The stimulated Director Chen wanted to make progress too much.

In order to produce an excellent work and make progress quickly, he is willing to make some concessions that he is usually unwilling to make.

(End of this chapter)